HNC Healthcare Practice

Course Content

This demanding course is designed to provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge for those wishing to enter healthcare professions covering skills required to meet the professional standards demanded of the NHS workforce.

 

Subjects include: Safe Working Practice, Therapeutic Relationships, Sociology and Anatomy and Physiology.

 

A work placement is required; therefore, there is a need to have a good level of physical and emotional well-being. An occupational health assessment is carried out by the NHS to assess fitness to practice.

Please note: some units may contain content that could be triggering, if in doubt please contact heretohelp@dundeeandangus.ac.uk and they will direct you to the course leader.

Entry Requirements

Two Highers in academic subjects (or equivalent) (English is preferable) at Grade C or above in relevant subject areas or equivalent or successful completion of a SCQF Level 6 qualification, including Communication F3GB 12. A qualification in Biology, or evidence of study in Anatomy and Physiology, is advantageous. 

 

Selection will be based on qualifications, a satisfactory personal statement, written exercise and a reference.

 

As a placement is involved, you will require a PVG check. It is also expected that you will have good health, wellbeing, and resilience to cope with the demands of care provision.

 

Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Method of Assessment

A range of assignment methods are used, including projects, reports, essay writing, exams and competencies that need to be met in practice.

This course requires balancing 2 days in college along with 24 hours of placement per week.

Future Prospects

Completion may allow progression to 1st year undergraduate nursing degree programmes at university.

There may be an opportunity for 2nd year entry however this will require extra clinical hours in practice and further clinical competencies to be met.